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Visitors enjoying the panoramic view of Tokyo from Roppongi Hills Observation Deck, with Mori Art Museum in the background.
Landmarks
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Rated 4.7 out of 5.0 from 58 ratings.
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¥1,400
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Tokyo skyline view from a bus tour with a bay cruise, featuring iconic landmarks and cityscape.
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Osaka train station with travelers using 5 Day JR Kansai Wide Area Pass.
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4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5.0 from 1517 ratings.
¥12,000
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Asian female tourist seated in a train, gazing out the window, Kansai-Hokuriku area, Japan.
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¥19,000
JR Kyushu Rail Pass train crossing a bridge with scenic mountain views in Kyushu, Japan.
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¥12,000
Kumamoto Castle with cherry blossoms, Southern Kyushu Area Pass.
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¥10,000
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Hiroshima train station with JR Hiroshima Yamaguchi Area Pass signage.
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¥15,000
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Hiroshima train station with travelers using 7 Day Sanyo-San'in Area Pass.
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¥23,000
Passengers seated in a spacious train cabin with large windows, using JR Pass for travel across Japan.
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4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5.0 from 1033 ratings.
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¥50,000
Visitors taking a selfie in front of the Hogwarts Express at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo.
Theme Parks
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5.0 from 131 ratings.
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¥5,600
Tourists enjoying the Sky Hop Bus tour in Tokyo, offering a unique view of the city's landmarks during a 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour
Hop-on Hop-off Tours Tokyo
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4.0
Rated 4 out of 5.0 from 676 ratings.
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¥4,800
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Tourists on the 1.5-Hour Original Street Go-Kart Experience at Akihabara, Tokyo
Go Karting
4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5.0 from 15 ratings.
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¥15,525
Greater Tokyo Pass
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¥6,500
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Nikko Pass -5
Religious Sites
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Rated 4.4 out of 5.0 from 1066 ratings.
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¥3,000
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Mount Fuji view from Hakone cruise boat on Lake Ashi, Japan.
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4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5.0 from 28 ratings.
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¥24,000
Miniature cityscape at Small Worlds Tokyo with Admission Passport.
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4.2
Rated 4.2 out of 5.0 from 41 ratings.
¥3,200
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Mt Hakone Ropeway with Mt Fuji in the background, showcasing scenic views of the landscape.
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4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5.0 from 181 ratings.
¥12,000
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Tokyo train with Seibu Pass traveling through lush greenery.
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Oshino Hakkai village pond with Mt Fuji in the background on highlights tour.
Day Trips
4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5.0 from 169 ratings.
¥8,407
Tokyo Disneyland/Disneysea shuttle bus for pick-up and drop-off service.
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¥6,000
Tokyo Skytree Tokyo, Japan.
Observation Decks
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¥5,150
People making potions in Hogwarts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo.
Theme Parks
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5.0 from 44 ratings.
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¥5,600
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Mount Fuji framed by vibrant red autumn leaves, reflecting on Lake Kawaguchi, featured in a cherry blossom tour from Tokyo
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4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5.0 from 26 ratings.
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Tourists on Tembo Deck overlooking Tokyo skyline with soft drink and snack.
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Millions love heading out with us

Paula Anja Fiedler
DE

Paula

4/5
Germany
We didn't visit the 5th Station, but we did have a mini matcha course. At first we had problems with the meeting point - we didn't know whether we should wait inside the building or outside. But then we were collected outside. Our team leader Martin was super nice :)
susan farrow
GB

Susan

5/5
United Kingdom
The activity covered lots of experiences and we could not have covered all of this ourselves. Very organised. Tour host was great! Exciting to cover all the modes of travel and see Mount Fuji
Stéphane Jacob
FR

Stéphane

5/5
France
Très bonne expérience, guide parlant très bien l'anglais et très sympa, plusieurs lieux à visiter permettant de passer une belle journée. Je recommande (dommage seulement que l'on n'approche pas un peu plus le Mont Fuji).
MONIQUE BEGUELY
AU

Monique

5/5
Australia
Really goood views of the whole city and a glimpse of Mount Fuji on a clear day as well. At 52 levels up you get to see a bit more detail than the higher up Skytree. Not as busy a location either.
Timothy Wright

Timothy

4/5
ticketing experince was fine bus timetabling was a bit hit and miss as made it hard to visit all the sites and link up on the buses
Ronniel Niko Halos
PH

Ronniel

5/5
Philippines
If you're a Harry Potter fan looking for an immersive experience without the crowds, the Harry Potter Studio Tour in Tokyo is a must-visit. This indoor theme park and museum is spacious enough to offer a wide range of activities, making it a perfect destination for a hot or rainy day. The best part? The crowd is minimal, which makes for a more relaxed and enjoyable visit compared to other popular tourist spots. I highly recommend booking through Headout, as their ticketing service is incredibly convenient. Unlike other platforms, they offer a 12:00 PM timeslot, which tends to sell out elsewhere. Overall, it’s a magical alternative to the usual touristy attractions.
Brandon Y.

Brandon

5/5
Perfect for first-timers in Japan! The JR staff helped us understand the system really well. Trains were spotless and comfortable.

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